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Monday, 27 February 2012

Julie Hewett Lipstick in Nude Noir

This Julie Hewett lipstick in Nude Noir has been missing, presumed lost for a very long time. It re-appeared at the bottom of the pushchair (I suspect little hands were at work) and so I thought it would be a good time to share my thoughts and pictures. Just in case it goes missing again!

Nude Noir is a dark, slightly peachy nude. It contains quite a lot of micro-shimmer which I would say gives it an almost metallic finish. I would probably reach for this colour more if it had a satin finish. Metallic/frosty lipsticks tend to remind me of my first very forays into makeup and so they will always have a slightly dated feel to me. Nevertheless, I still think Nude Noir is quite wearable.

The lipstick texture is comfortable to wear. It feels creamy but not balmy, the colour lasts well and it doesn't dry my lips. This is the sort of colour I don't mind wearing when I will be eating and drinking too as it doesn't look peculiar as it fades.

The Julie Hewett line is probably best known for the reds and I have my eye on a few of the sheers. I think I've narrowed it down to Gem Noir (you can see it here on London Makeup Girl) but I also like the look of both Film Noir and Oona Noir. This lipstick came from Mise Beauty who ship worldwide. The Julie Hewett Noir lipsticks cost £18 and Mise stock both the original and sheer formulas.

Disclosure: The item was sent to me without cost for consideration for review.

24 comments:

Rofl Em is stood next to me and as I was looking at your pics of this she said "oh my god, she looks like your long lost sister"!! What she should have have said is my "long lost, much slimmer and very much younger sister"! I am pretty certain you wont be, but I am flattered by the comparison! x

This looks beautiful on you! Excellent school-run FOTD. Can you tell me what you have on your cheeks please? Blush is my personal bête noir and so I must make notes when I see something that looks like a potential winner!

Why thank you! I have a feeling that the blusher was W3LL People Universalist stick #5 which I wrote about here. I think the Hourglass Stain in Rouge would produce a similar effect and also quite easy to use.

Try the Oona Noir, Jane! I am very fair and almost platinum blonde and Oona Noir was the first red lipstick I ever had the nerve to actually wear. It is sheer and NO frost! I really think you might like it.

Nude Noir looks great on you, but I was really surprised by the shimmer. I don't think I have seen that one swatched, though if anyone did it, Olivia did ... I will have to go back and look, as she is entirely responsible for my JH lip collection. For the sheers for the Noir line, I love Film and Oona, and I have always wanted to try Gem.

I agree with Sherry that you would love Oona. It's a red just about anyone can wear who is fair and leans cool.

As for packaging ... hate it. I know I am probably the only one, and while I appreciate the retro styling, 1) it's gold (ick) and 2) it is bulky with the little blip onthe side, so it takes up too much room in the little divider I store my lipstick in.

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I'm a 30-something Mum to 3 little ones. The lack of sleep drove me to
find ways to disguise the tiredness and a serious love of make up was
born! I'm always on the look out for new ways to improve my techniques
for application and love trying new products.